School Kiddies

English language is something some people speak very well and fluently. But when it comes to writing, they find out they cannot spell some certain words they do say or feel confuse on the appropriate spelling. They often wonder, 'Is it 'there' or 'their', 'where' or 'wear'. Also, when it comes to the use of 'to' or 'too' they encounter the same issue. In words like piece, receive, weight etc, they wonder if it's 'ei' or 'ie' . I think they need the rules that can certainly help them. Here are the rules to help you use 'ie' or 'ei' when you spell. Use 'ie' but not after the letter C (example recieve is wrong while receive is right) and only when it rhymes with 'be' Use 'ei' after C and in other words that do not rhyme with 'be'. Although, important exception to the rules are friend, ancient, quiet, science and alien.

Author: Arturo Zinga Parents are often blamed for the misbehavior of their children, just as much as they’re praised for their children’s success. But to what extent are parents to be held accountable for their children? What predominant factors, outside the parents, determine who the child becomes. It's a common practice in Africa for people to blame adults and fault their parenting skills as reasons for the misdemeanors of their children. Children are believed to mirror the skills, values, principles, and convictions instilled in them by their parents. As a consequence, well behaved and successful kids owe their success to their parents. For example, someone allegedly claimed (on twitter) that a man was so overjoyed by his nouveau wife’s virginity that he bought his mother-in-law a Range Rover Jeep for raising an explemary lady. This made me wonder why the mother of the lady has to be the one to take the credit for her daughter’s virginity?  Perhaps she play...

Although a parent’s role in their children’s learning evolves as kids grow, one thing remains constant: we are our children’s learning models. Our attitudes about education can inspire theirs and show them how to take charge of their own educational journey. Be a role model for learning.  In the early years, parents are their children’s first teachers — exploring nature, reading together, cooking together, and counting together. When a young child begins formal school, the parent’s job is to show him how school can extend the learning you began together at home, and how exciting and meaningful this learning can be. As preschoolers grow into school age kids, parents become their children’s learning coaches. Through guidance and reminders, parents help their kids organize their time and support their desires to learn new things in and out of school. Pay attention to what your child loves.  One of the most important things a parent can do is notice her child. Is he a talker...

Make great use of this summer like never before. Get your kids engaged!                   

Growing up in Nigeria is definitely interesting. Children were/are made to believe different myths for one reason or the other. Parents and the elders of the society come up with different stories for children, these myths have been passed from generation to generation. Most people still do not know if these things happen in reality or not. But people still end up saying them even as adults. Check out some of the common myths you must have grown up hearing as a Nigerian: 1. You must not sit on the mortar. Most homes have mortar and pestle as pounded yam is wildly eaten in every part of Nigeria. The mortar for its round structure could be seen as a stool and people often sit on them. Growing up, it was believed that if you sit on the mortar, your butt would swell. Many people would have known by now that this is not true. Elders probably said this for us to learn to keep the mortar clean. 2. If you beat a boy with broom, his penis would be affected. Now,  this is hilario...

Today is the day to start something new and you have to feel fresh, just because it’s a new month, help yourself to be happy, and let go of everything bad! Don’t forget to make every second count, and don’t let anyone make you negative or unhappy, because as they say “Happiness is the only thing worth fighting for in your life!” Happy new month wishes to you my lovely readers.